Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 12:14 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 54m at 4:52 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Oct 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:492.06:221.511:440.611:160.97:197:14Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:061.97:101.612:420.67:207:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:091.97:481.712:300.81:270.67:207:12Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:001.98:201.81:290.72:030.67:207:11Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:441.98:481.92:160.62:340.77:217:10Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:231.89:142.02:560.53:010.77:217:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:591.89:392.03:320.43:270.87:227:08New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:331.710:032.14:060.43:530.87:227:07New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:061.710:292.14:400.34:190.87:227:06New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:391.610:592.15:160.34:460.97:237:05Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:151.55:560.45:150.97:237:04Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:561.46:400.45:480.97:247:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:122.11:471.37:320.56:301.07:247:02Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:012.02:531.38:320.57:321.07:257:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:042.04:131.39:360.68:561.07:257:00First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:251.95:201.410:380.610:230.97:266:59First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:551.96:101.611:340.611:420.87:266:58Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:131.96:511.812:230.67:276:57Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:181.97:302.012:500.61:070.67:276:57Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:141.98:082.31:490.31:490.67:286:56Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:061.88:482.42:430.12:280.67:286:55Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:561.79:292.53:330.03:080.77:296:54Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:441.710:132.64:22-0.13:480.77:296:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:321.610:592.55:100.04:290.77:306:53Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:221.55:590.05:130.77:306:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:151.46:500.26:020.87:316:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:412.32:141.47:460.37:000.97:316:50Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:412.13:221.48:460.58:130.97:326:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:521.94:331.59:480.69:370.97:326:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:141.85:351.610:480.611:000.97:336:48Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:351.76:241.711:420.77:346:48Waning Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8724635)

Common Questions About Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL today?

Slack tide in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL is approximately 8:33 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL?

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Sand Key Lighthouse, FL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sand Key Lighthouse, FL?

Tide predictions for Sand Key Lighthouse, FL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sand Key Lighthouse, FL?

Tide data for Sand Key Lighthouse, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8724635. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8724635.

What is the moon phase in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sand Key Lighthouse, FL is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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